Crazy Hat Day / Feather Fascinator Making
Feather Fascinator Making
Children make bright fascinators on headbands using feathers, card and ribbon, ready for a race day style hat parade.
How to run it
- Give each child a plain headband.
- Cut a card base and decorate with feathers, ribbon and gems.
- Attach the base to the headband with glue or tape.
- Hold a fashion parade to show them off.
You will need
- plain headbands
- feathers
- card
- ribbon
- craft glue
- sticky tape
Make it easier or harderUse sticky dots instead of glue for younger children; older children can design to a colour theme.
SafetyEducators handle any hot glue guns.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children express their style and creativity through design.
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